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Scholarships

Scholarships are a form of financial assistance that do not have to be repaid. Scholarships may be awarded based on any number of criteria, such as academics, achievements, hobbies, talents, and affiliations with various groups, or career aspirations. Below are the types of scholarships you are eligible to receive, depending on your class status.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

On Campus Undergraduate

Cal U offers highly selective and prestigious scholarship awards to undergraduate students during their acceptance process. These awards are very competitive. All students are encouraged to apply and be accepted for admission by December 1. Limited funding is available for these awards and funding is exhausted very quickly.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

Board of Governor's Scholarships

This prestigious award is selected each year by our Office of Admission. These full tuition scholarships focus on providing educational opportunities to undergraduate Pennsylvania residents for various undergraduate student groups including but not limited to: minority groups, students in the performing arts and students with strong leadership and academic backgrounds. These awards are renewable provided eligibility criteria are maintained. It is strongly encouraged for incoming undergraduate students to be accepted by December 1 for high priority full consideration of this award. Please contact the Office of Admission for more details at (724) 938-4404.

Cal U Institutional Scholarships

The Office of Admission and the Office of Financial Aid award this institutional scholarship to select undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who perform well in the classroom, on their standardized tests and in class ranking. In addition, demonstrated need for financial assistance as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. It is strongly encouraged for incoming undergraduate students to be accepted by December 1 for high priority full consideration of this award. The awards are renewable as long as the student meets the minimum standards of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. All incoming students are automatically reviewed for this award and are notified of eligibility during the financial aid awarding notification process.

Presidential Scholarships

The Presidential Scholarship at California University of Pennsylvania is one of the most prestigious academic scholarships we offer. Selected each year by our Office of Admission, these awards are offered to incoming students who have excelled in the classroom, on their standardized test and in class ranking. Awards typically range between $1000 and $4000 per year and are renewable for up to four years provided eligibility criteria are met. It is strongly encouraged for incoming undergraduate students to be accepted by December 1 for high priority full consideration of this award. Please contact the Office of Admission for more details at (724) 938-4404.

Cal U Endowed Scholarships (No Separate Scholarship Application)

California University of Pennsylvania is fortunate to offer scholarships that have been so generously provided by many alumni and friends of our university. Most of our scholarships require no separate application.

Our scholarship donors establish criteria for their awards and based on those criteria, we select the most deserving recipient. Criteria typically include such things as Undergraduate Students, Grade Point Average, SAT/ACT score, financial need, certain academic majors, etc.

In most cases you must also:

Be registered for at least 12 credit hours for each semester during the academic year for which you receive a scholarship

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

The listing below represents those awards that are either made by the Financial Aid Office or another department on campus that require no additional application or involvement from the student. This list represents scholarships awarded in the previous academic year and are subjected to change as per the donor agreements. Please understand during any given year some of these scholarships may or may not be awarded depending on funding availability.

There are a few scholarships at California University of Pennsylvania that require interested students to submit an application, essay or some other information to be considered for selection. Those scholarships are listed below. This list represents scholarships awarded in the previous academic year and are subjected to change as per the donor agreements. Please understand during any given year some of these scholarships may or may not be awarded depending on funding availability. We encourage you to browse this listing and make application to any of the awards you feel you may be eligible to receive. Please submit application and all required materials to the Financial Aid Office. Please note any specific deadlines so as to not miss out on any opportunities.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

Clemens and Anna Mologne Fischer Scholarship: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a personal essay demonstrating their personality and moral character. Also describe their current and past extra-curricular activities and community service involvement. Finally, explain their chosen field of study and why they should be considered for this scholarship. Deadline: March 1.

David L and Nancy Sivek Amati Early Childhood Education Scholarship: A short 500 word essay must be written describing the importance of establishing a strong academic and social foundation for students in the early childhood education classroom setting. Deadline: March 1

Bill and Candice Booker Student Leader Scholarship: Applicants must submit an essay describing their leadership or potential for leadership and contributions to their community through participation in such groups as Student Government, Council of Trustees or other student or community organizations to the vice president for student affairs. Deadline: March 1

Thomas L. & Nancy Crumrine Family Scholarship: Students must write an essay of at least 250 words describing their reasons for choosing education as a major. They must also list several personal goals that, as a future educator, would benefit students and the community served. Deadline: March 1

John C. McCrory Memorial Technology Education Scholarship: Qualified students must write a 500 word essay describing their volunteerism in community service activities with emphasis on being a volunteer firefighter. Deadline: March 1

Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Merit Award: Interested students will be asked to write a one-page essay explaining their desire to attend California University and major in computer science/information technology. Deadline: March 1

Elsbeth E. Santee Scholarship: Student must apply for this scholarship and include an essay in which the student gives insight into him/herself, as well as plans for the future and why the applicant believes the scholarship should be granted. Deadline: March 1

Clemens and Anna Mologne Fischer Scholarship: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a personal essay demonstrating their personality and moral character. Also describe their current and past extra-curricular activities and community service involvement. Finally, explain their chosen field of study and why they should be considered for this scholarship. Deadline: March 1.

Charles and Mary Ellen Davis Fischer Scholarship Endowment Fund: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must submit a personal essay demonstrating their personality and moral character. Also describe their current and past extra-curricular activities and community service involvement. Finally, explain their chosen field of study and why they should be considered for this scholarship. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. Deadline: March 1.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program was established to assist the children of Pennsylvania police officers, firefighters, rescue and ambulance squad members, correction employees, and National Guard members who died in the line of duty. The program recognizes and honors those individuals who lost their lives protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth by providing their children with a waiver of tuition, fees, and room and board charges.

Eligible students receive waivers that cover tuition, fees, and room and board charged by the institution, less awarded scholarships and Federal and State Grants. This benefit is available for a maximum of five academic years, depending upon program of study.

Eligibility criteria:

The student must:

Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Be a child by birth or adoption of a deceased police officer, firefighter, rescue or ambulance squad member, correction employee, or an active National Guard member who died as a direct result of performing his or her official duties.

Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application for the program.

Be enrolled full time leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

In submitting an application, the student must include a certified copy of his or her birth certificate or adoption record as well as a copy of the letter of admission to an eligible school. The program is available to students whose parents have died in the line of duty since Jan. 1, 1976.

The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA will send an application to the family once it receives notification of the parent's death.

Individuals who believe they qualify and have not received an application should contact PHEAA directly. To request an application or to receive additional information, contact PHEAA at:

PHEAA administers the Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant Program on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. This program is authorized under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 as amended by the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001.

The Chafee Education and Training Grant Program offers grant assistance to Pennsylvania undergraduate students aging out of foster care who are attending a postsecondary institution approved for the Federal Title IV student financial assistance programs.

Pennsylvania National Guard Members

Together with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), PHEAA administers the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. This program provides tuition assistance for students who enter into a service commitment with the Pennsylvania National Guard, typically for a period of six years.

To be eligible, a student must:

Be a bona fide resident of Pennsylvania.

Be enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting program of study at an approved Pennsylvania institution.

Maximum award values:

Full-time: 100% of tuition charged at a state-owned university

Part-time: either one-half the tuition for the part-time course of study or one-third of the full-time tuition charged to a Pennsylvania resident at a state-owned university, whichever is less.

If you fail to honor the service commitment with the Pennsylvania National Guard, you must repay all EAP funds you receive, plus interest.

Scholarship Search Services

Looking for ways to finance your Cal U education? The Financial Aid Office staff is frequently asked how to find a list of scholarships that students may be qualified to receive.

﻿There are financial aid consultants and scholarship search services that charge very high fees and do little more than provide information that is readily available for free. These tips will help you avoid these unscrupulous individuals.

We trust that the links below will assist you in your Scholarship Search.

FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and student loans available to students.

The College Board in an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. The search will find potential opportunities from more than 2,300 sources totaling nearly $3 Billion in available aid.

MACH 25 is a simple and fast scholarship resource locator. Students develop a profile of themselves to locate scholarships that best match their qualifications.

Scholarships.com actively seeks out valuable information and meticulously updates it on a daily basis, providing a diverse and valuable service at no charge to its users.

Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae is an award database that contains more than 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $15 billion, and is expanded and updated daily by our partner Scholarship Experts.

Scholarship Coach is a crash course in how to get college scholarships. Register online for the informative e-mail newsletter designed to reinforce key scholarships and paying for college principles and motivate you to achieve your educational goals.

ScholarshipExperts.com is a free and trusted scholarship service that allows students to search for scholarships that match their unique needs. ScholarshipExperts.com maintains an up-to-date database of more than 24 million scholarships worth more than $14 billion.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program was established to assist the children of Pennsylvania police officers, firefighters, rescue and ambulance squad members, correction employees, and National Guard members who died in the line of duty. The program recognizes and honors those individuals who lost their lives protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth by providing their children with a waiver of tuition, fees, and room and board charges.

Eligible students receive waivers that cover tuition, fees, and room and board charged by the institution, less awarded scholarships and Federal and State Grants. This benefit is available for a maximum of five academic years, depending upon program of study.

Eligibility criteria:

The student must:

Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Be a child by birth or adoption of a deceased police officer, firefighter, rescue or ambulance squad member, correction employee, or an active National Guard member who died as a direct result of performing his or her official duties.

Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application for the program.

Be enrolled full time leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

In submitting an application, the student must include a certified copy of his or her birth certificate or adoption record as well as a copy of the letter of admission to an eligible school. The program is available to students whose parents have died in the line of duty since Jan. 1, 1976.

The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA will send an application to the family once it receives notification of the parent's death.

Individuals who believe they qualify and have not received an application should contact PHEAA directly. To request an application or to receive additional information, contact PHEAA at:

PHEAA administers the Pennsylvania Chafee Education and Training Grant Program on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. This program is authorized under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 as amended by the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Amendments of 2001.

The Chafee Education and Training Grant Program offers grant assistance to Pennsylvania undergraduate students aging out of foster care who are attending a postsecondary institution approved for the Federal Title IV student financial assistance programs.

Pennsylvania National Guard Members

Together with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), PHEAA administers the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. This program provides tuition assistance for students who enter into a service commitment with the Pennsylvania National Guard, typically for a period of six years.

To be eligible, a student must:

Be a bona fide resident of Pennsylvania.

Be enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting program of study at an approved Pennsylvania institution.

Maximum award values:

Full-time: 100% of tuition charged at a state-owned university

Part-time: either one-half the tuition for the part-time course of study or one-third of the full-time tuition charged to a Pennsylvania resident at a state-owned university, whichever is less.

If you fail to honor the service commitment with the Pennsylvania National Guard, you must repay all EAP funds you receive, plus interest.

Scholarship Search Services

Looking for ways to finance your Cal U education? The Financial Aid Office staff is frequently asked how to find a list of scholarships that students may be qualified to receive.

﻿There are financial aid consultants and scholarship search services that charge very high fees and do little more than provide information that is readily available for free. These tips will help you avoid these unscrupulous individuals.

We trust that the links below will assist you in your Scholarship Search.

FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and student loans available to students.

The College Board in an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. The search will find potential opportunities from more than 2,300 sources totaling nearly $3 Billion in available aid.

MACH 25 is a simple and fast scholarship resource locator. Students develop a profile of themselves to locate scholarships that best match their qualifications.

Scholarships.com actively seeks out valuable information and meticulously updates it on a daily basis, providing a diverse and valuable service at no charge to its users.

Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae is an award database that contains more than 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $15 billion, and is expanded and updated daily by our partner Scholarship Experts.

Scholarship Coach is a crash course in how to get college scholarships. Register online for the informative e-mail newsletter designed to reinforce key scholarships and paying for college principles and motivate you to achieve your educational goals.

ScholarshipExperts.com is a free and trusted scholarship service that allows students to search for scholarships that match their unique needs. ScholarshipExperts.com maintains an up-to-date database of more than 24 million scholarships worth more than $14 billion.

All Graduate (Including Global Online)

CALU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS (NO SEPARATE APPLICATION)

The list below represents those awards that are made either by the Financial Aid Office or another campus department and require no additional application. (Note: This list is subject to change as per donor agreements/funding availability.)

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

If your financial aid award includes scholarship(s) from California University or the California University Foundation, the University may on occasion, furnish this information to the donor(s) of the award or to other entities for publication or recognition. If you do not wish to have your information available, you must OPT-OUT by contacting the California University of PA Office of Development at (724) 938-1653.

Scholarship Search Services

Looking for ways to finance your Cal U education? The Financial Aid Office staff is frequently asked how to find a list of scholarships that students may be qualified to receive.

﻿There are financial aid consultants and scholarship search services that charge very high fees and do little more than provide information that is readily available for free. These tips will help you avoid these unscrupulous individuals.

We trust that the links below will assist you in your Scholarship Search.

FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants and student loans available to students.

The College Board in an online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. The search will find potential opportunities from more than 2,300 sources totaling nearly $3 Billion in available aid.

MACH 25 is a simple and fast scholarship resource locator. Students develop a profile of themselves to locate scholarships that best match their qualifications.

Scholarships.com actively seeks out valuable information and meticulously updates it on a daily basis, providing a diverse and valuable service at no charge to its users.

Scholarship Search by Sallie Mae is an award database that contains more than 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $15 billion, and is expanded and updated daily by our partner Scholarship Experts.

Scholarship Coach is a crash course in how to get college scholarships. Register online for the informative e-mail newsletter designed to reinforce key scholarships and paying for college principles and motivate you to achieve your educational goals.

ScholarshipExperts.com is a free and trusted scholarship service that allows students to search for scholarships that match their unique needs. ScholarshipExperts.com maintains an up-to-date database of more than 24 million scholarships worth more than $14 billion.